Title: River House Retreat - Firepits - Bike trails - Canoe Launch Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026 - Expedia.co.uk [See all properties](http://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire apartment # River House Retreat - Firepits - Bike trails - Canoe Launch Riverside apartment in Kankakee with fireplace ## Photo gallery for River House Retreat - Firepits - Bike trails - Canoe Launch ![Exterior detail - River House Retreat - Firepits - Bike trails - Canoe Launch (Kankakee)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/110000000/109010000/109009400/109009331/c3628c20.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop - River House Retreat - Firepits - Bike trails - Canoe Launch (Kankakee)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/110000000/109010000/109009400/109009331/496ca2ac.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Smart TV, fireplace, books - River House Retreat - Firepits - Bike trails - Canoe Launch (Kankakee)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/110000000/109010000/109009400/109009331/babe8cf5.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Smart TV, fireplace, books - River House Retreat - Firepits - Bike trails - Canoe Launch (Kankakee)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/110000000/109010000/109009400/109009331/057c0662.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Property grounds - River House Retreat - Firepits - Bike trails - Canoe Launch (Kankakee)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/110000000/109010000/109009400/109009331/fbc5ff10.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Location - Amenities - Policies Experience your home away from home in Kankakee, with a fully outfitted kitchen offering free coffee and spices. Perfect for a quaint stay, this 2-bedroom retreat features a brand new smart TV and is surrounded by park and river trails right outside your door. ## Reviews 9.6 Exceptional ### Entire apartment 2 bedrooms1 bathroom ## Popular amenities - Washing machine - Dryer - Air-conditioning - Outdoor space - Parking available - Barbecue grill £518 includes taxes & fees 27 Dec - 28 Dec ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## About this property ### Entire place You'll have the entire apartment to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party. ### River House Retreat - Firepits - Bike trails - Canoe Launch Your home away from home in Kankakee with 2 bedrooms. with 1 queen bed and 2 twin beds, perfect for a quaint and pleasant stay. Fully outfitted kitchen with free coffee, spices and more. Enjoy the park and river trails right outside your door. The living room offers 2 additional twin beds for extra guests. Brand new smart TV with access to Live TV, many free apps and access to yours. Feel free to reach out to us during your stay - we're happy to suggest local spots to check out. ## Property amenities ### Ski - Cross-country skiing nearby ### Internet - Available in the apartment: WiFi ### Parking and transport - Parking on site ### Food and drink - Blender - Coffee grinder - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Dishwasher - Electric kettle - Hob - Microwave - Oven - Paper towels - Refrigerator - Spices - Toaster ### Dining - Dining table ### Bedrooms - 2 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 1 bathroom - Hair dryer - Shampoo - Soap - Toilet paper - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Dining table - Fireplace - Living room - Separate dining area ### Entertainment - Books - Games - Smart TV ### Outdoor areas - Barbecue grill - Firepit - Garden - Porch/lanai ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Work spaces - Desk - Desk chair ### Comfort - Air conditioning - Heating ### Pets - No pets allowed ### Suitability/Accessibility - 5 steps to reach entrance - Hardwood flooring in public areas - No lift - Thin carpet in public areas - Smoke-free property ### Services and conveniences - Change of towels on request ### Location highlights - Near a health/beauty spa - Near a hospital - On a river ### Things to do - Birdwatching nearby - Cycling nearby - Hiking/biking trails nearby - Ice skating nearby - Kayaking nearby - Motor boating nearby - Wildlife walks nearby ### Safety features - Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property) - Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property) - First aid kit - Fire extinguisher - Deadbolt lock ### General - At least 80% lighting from LEDs - Energy-saving switches in guestrooms - Garden - Local artist showcase - Locally-owned and organised tours and activities - Recycling - Towels (changed on request) ## Similar properties ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/38000000/37010000/37002100/37002042/2df44cb9.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### King Bed with fenced in backyard & Large 65" TV Bourbonnais - 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EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking. Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed Parties and events (including family gatherings, birthday parties and weddings) are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 15 Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation ### We should mention This property does not have any lifts ## About the area ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6&zoom=13&markers=icon:https%3A%2F%2Fa.travel-assets.com%2Ftravel-assets-manager%2Feg-maps%2Fproperty.png%7C41.11532%2C-87.87306&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=LSrp7haY--HlAxvDRiSjrSc5FnU=) Kankakee, IL #### What's nearby - Kankakee Railroad Museum \- 11 min walk \- 0.6 miles - Kankakee County Convention & Visitor Bureau \- 13 min walk \- 0.7 miles - B. Harley Bradley House \- 16 min walk \- 0.9 miles - Kankakee County Museum \- 18 min walk \- 1.0 mile - Olivet Nazarene University \- 5 min drive \- 3.1 miles #### Getting around - Kankakee Station - 13 min walk #### Restaurants - ‪Jaenicke's Root Beer Stand - ‬11 min walk - ‪Blue's Cafe - ‬15 min walk - ‪Paul's Place - ‬6 min walk - ‪Dos Amigos - ‬14 min walk - ‪JR's Chicken - ‬9 min walk ## Frequently asked questions ### Is River House Retreat - Firepits - Bike trails - Canoe Launch pet-friendly? ### How much does it cost to stay at River House Retreat - Firepits - Bike trails - Canoe Launch? ### How much is parking at River House Retreat - Firepits - Bike trails - Canoe Launch? ### Where is River House Retreat - Firepits - Bike trails - Canoe Launch located? ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## River House Retreat - Firepits - Bike trails - Canoe Launch Reviews ## Reviews ### Exceptional All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative. [More information](https://www.expedia.co.uk/lp/b/content-guidelines) 10 - Excellent 3 8 - Good 1 6 - Okay 0 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ### 8.6 Cleanliness ### 9.6 Location ## Reviews ### 10/10 Excellent #### Annie R. 31 Aug 2025 Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy Nice place, had plenty of sleeping areas. ##### Annie R. Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Joshua S. 12 Jul 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy Wonderful stay. Kind and accommodating hosts. Clean and comfortable home. ##### Joshua S. Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025 ### 8/10 Good #### Rachael D. 10 Jun 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy The people who rented to us were so nice and attentive. They were responsive to all messages and inquiries. ##### Rachael D. Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Veronica E. 6 Aug 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy ##### Veronica E. 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